A group of parents and students walk away from Spring HS after being turned away at the front door. Some were asking for paperwork to transfer their children. The school said the paperwork was not available there.

A group of parents and students walk away from Spring HS after being turned away at the front door. Some were asking for paperwork to transfer their children. The school said the paperwork was not available

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Two Harris County deputies walk into Spring High School Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, the morning after a stabbing left one student dead and three others injured.

Two Harris County deputies walk into Spring High School Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, the morning after a stabbing left one student dead and three others injured.

Photo: Johnny Hanson, Houston Chronicle

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Spring High School students embrace during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring High School Wednesday morning. less

Spring High School students embrace during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Spring High student Zach Sckittone gets a hug from one of his teachers at the service.

Spring High student Zach Sckittone gets a hug from one of his teachers at the service.

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Members of the Spring Baptist Church choir sing during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning. less

Members of the Spring Baptist Church choir sing during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Spring High School students and parishioners participate in a prayer vigil in the wake of a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning.

Spring High School students and parishioners participate in a prayer vigil in the wake of a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning.

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Spring High School students and parishioners participate in a prayer vigil in the wake of a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning.

Spring High School students and parishioners participate in a prayer vigil in the wake of a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning.

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Spring High School students and church goers embrace during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning. less

Spring High School students and church goers embrace during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Spring High School students embrace during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning. less

Spring High School students embrace during a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring ... more

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Spring High School student Zach Sckittone participates in a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing death at Spring High school Wednesday morning. less

Spring High School student Zach Sckittone participates in a prayer vigil at Spring Baptist Church, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring, Texas. Students and church members gathered for prayer after a stabbing ... more

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Spring High School students comfort one another at the vigil.

Spring High School students comfort one another at the vigil.

Photo: Billy Smith II, Chronicle

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Grace Johnson weeps as she approaches Spring High School where her grandson lost his life due to an altercation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Grace Johnson weeps as she approaches Spring High School where her grandson lost his life due to an altercation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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A student is reunited with a loved one following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

A student is reunited with a loved one following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Parents, family and friends hold hands in prayer for the victims of the fatal stabbing at Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Parents, family and friends hold hands in prayer for the victims of the fatal stabbing at Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

Parents, family and friends hold hands in prayer for the victims... Photo-5144559.69622 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Students leave school after they were released to go home following following a stabbing incident the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

Students leave school after they were released to go home following following a stabbing incident the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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A police officer talks to parents across the street from Spring High School following a stabbing incident at school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

A police officer talks to parents across the street from Spring High School following a stabbing incident at school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Eric Estrada tries to wave at his daughter, who is a junior, from across the street from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Many students could be seen by their parent from across the street, but they were contained outside in the bus area for some time before their were allowed to leave. less

Eric Estrada tries to wave at his daughter, who is a junior, from across the street from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Many ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Nekita Smith, left, stands across the street from Spring High School following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. Smith was waiting of her son to be released from the school with the rest of the students. less

Nekita Smith, left, stands across the street from Spring High School following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are ... more

A knife is collected for evidence outside Spring High School following a stabbing incident Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

A knife is collected for evidence outside Spring High School following a stabbing incident Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at ... more

A man is led from the school in handcuffs following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

A man is led from the school in handcuffs following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Tammi Humphrey speaks about the need to make a difference and attend school board meetings to a crowd of people waiting across the street from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. less

Tammi Humphrey speaks about the need to make a difference and attend school board meetings to a crowd of people waiting across the street from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three ... more

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Regina Boutte, of Spring ISD, listens to a press conference at Spring High School where an altercation escalated to the fatal stabbing of a 17 year-old boy on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating. less

Regina Boutte, of Spring ISD, listens to a press conference at Spring High School where an altercation escalated to the fatal stabbing of a 17 year-old boy on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County ... more

A woman looks out a school bus window following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

A woman looks out a school bus window following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Alexa Martinez, a senior, and her mother, Cynthia Fielder leave after students were released from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. less

Alexa Martinez, a senior, and her mother, Cynthia Fielder leave after students were released from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in ... more

A woman and girl, who would not give their names, leave after students were released from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

A woman and girl, who would not give their names, leave after students were released from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle

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Staff members stand in a window following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

Staff members stand in a window following a stabbing incident at Spring High School Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Students walk to busses outside Spring High School as they are released to go home following a stabbing incident the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

Students walk to busses outside Spring High School as they are released to go home following a stabbing incident the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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Students and parents walk away from Spring High School following a stabbing incident at the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight at suburban school. less

Students and parents walk away from Spring High School following a stabbing incident at the school Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. A student was stabbed to death and three others are injured after a fight ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

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The Medical Examiner removes the remains of fatally stabbed student from the scene at Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

The Medical Examiner removes the remains of fatally stabbed student from the scene at Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Women run across the street to Spring High School to meet the father of the 17 year-old student who was fatally stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Women run across the street to Spring High School to meet the father of the 17 year-old student who was fatally stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Parents wait patiently for student dismissal across the street from Spring High School after a 17 year-old student was fatal stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. less

Parents wait patiently for student dismissal across the street from Spring High School after a 17 year-old student was fatal stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in ... more

Left) Grace Johnson weeps as she approaches Spring High School where her grandson lost his life due to an altercation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Left) Grace Johnson weeps as she approaches Spring High School where her grandson lost his life due to an altercation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Grace Johnson, grandmother of 17-year-old student, is taken to the hospital after entering Spring High School where her grandson lost his life due to an altercation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating. less

Grace Johnson, grandmother of 17-year-old student, is taken to the hospital after entering Spring High School where her grandson lost his life due to an altercation on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. ... more

Women walk away from Spring High School where a 17 year-old student was fatally stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Women walk away from Spring High School where a 17 year-old student was fatally stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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A police officer guards the perimeter of Spring High School where a fatal stabbing occurred due to an altercation between student in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

A police officer guards the perimeter of Spring High School where a fatal stabbing occurred due to an altercation between student in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

A police officer guards the perimeter of Spring High School where a... Photo-5144585.69622 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Parents and family pray for victims of a fatal stabbing at Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Spring ISD police were the first to respond to Spring High School where a 17 year-old boy died on the scene from his wounds. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating. less

Parents and family pray for victims of a fatal stabbing at Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Spring ISD police were the first to respond to Spring High School where a 17 year-old boy ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Sheriff Adrian Garcia addresses the media outside of Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Spring ISD police were the first to respond to Spring High School where a 17 year-old boy died on the scene from his stab wounds after an altercation. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating. less

Sheriff Adrian Garcia addresses the media outside of Spring High School on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Spring ISD police were the first to respond to Spring High School where a 17 year-old boy died on ... more

Regina Boutte, of Spring ISD, listens to press conference at Spring High School where an altercation escalated to the fatal stabbing of a 17 year-old boy on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating. less

Regina Boutte, of Spring ISD, listens to press conference at Spring High School where an altercation escalated to the fatal stabbing of a 17 year-old boy on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County ... more

Spring ISD police secure the front of Spring High School where an altercation escalated to the fatal stabbing of a 17 year-old student on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating. less

Spring ISD police secure the front of Spring High School where an altercation escalated to the fatal stabbing of a 17 year-old student on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Spring ISD police secure the front of Spring High School as investigators continue to arrive on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Spring ISD police secure the front of Spring High School as investigators continue to arrive on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Parents were asked to wait for student dismissal across the street from Spring High School at the Conn's shopping center after a 17 year-old student was fatal stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. less

Parents were asked to wait for student dismissal across the street from Spring High School at the Conn's shopping center after a 17 year-old student was fatal stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Parent Robin Fletcher points to an school entrance where she things the students will be released as parents wait for student dismissal across the street from Spring High School after a 17 year-old student was fatal stabbed during an altercation in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Spring. less

Parent Robin Fletcher points to an school entrance where she things the students will be released as parents wait for student dismissal across the street from Spring High School after a 17 year-old student was ... more

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Houston Chronicle

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Students leave from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Students leave from Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2013.

Photo: Melissa Phillip, Chronicle

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Joel Eisenbraun, left, and John Cordrey, right, both with Trinity Lutheran Church pray with others outside Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2013. Church members have been at the site passes out bottles of water. (Melissa Phillip/ Houston Chronicle)

Joel Eisenbraun, left, and John Cordrey, right, both with Trinity Lutheran Church pray with others outside Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 3,

Students are evacuated from Spring High School following a fatal stabbing at the school on Wed., Sept. 4.

Students are evacuated from Spring High School following a fatal stabbing at the school on Wed., Sept. 4.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Chronicle

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Angel and Maria Marrero,parent of a junior boy, try to get answers outside Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2013. (Melissa Phillip/ Houston Chronicle)

Angel and Maria Marrero,parent of a junior boy, try to get answers outside Spring High School where a student was fatally stabbed and three others injured Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2013. (Melissa Phillip/ Houston

Family members of a victim in a Wednesday morning stabbing at Spring High School walk with Pastor E.A. Deckard as they cross the street to answer questions about the victim.

Family members of a victim in a Wednesday morning stabbing at Spring High School walk with Pastor E.A. Deckard as they cross the street to answer questions about the victim.

Photo: Cody Duty, Chronicle

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Paramedics remove a person from Spring High School after an apparent fatal stabbing occurred at the school on Wed., Sept. 4.

Paramedics remove a person from Spring High School after an apparent fatal stabbing occurred at the school on Wed., Sept. 4.

Photo: Mayra Beltran, Chronicle

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A man is walked into Spring High School in handcuffs as police investigate a stabbing incident on the morning of Wed., Sept. 4.

A man is walked into Spring High School in handcuffs as police investigate a stabbing incident on the morning of Wed., Sept. 4.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Chronicle

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Police respond to a stabbing incident at Spring High School on Wed., Sept. 4.

Police respond to a stabbing incident at Spring High School on Wed., Sept. 4.

Photo: Brett Coomer, Chronicle

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Friends and family stand with pastor E.A Deckard of Green House International Church as he answers questions about a boy who was stabbed. Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Wed., Sept. 4 at Spring High School. less

Friends and family stand with pastor E.A Deckard of Green House International Church as he answers questions about a boy who was stabbed. Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Wed., Sept. 4 ... more

A Harris County Sheriff's vehicle outside Memorial Hermann Hospital on Wednesday, following a fatal stabbing at Spring High School. At least two others were injured in the incident and were taken to the hospital by Life Flight.

A Harris County Sheriff's vehicle outside Memorial Hermann Hospital on Wednesday, following a fatal stabbing at Spring High School. At least two others were injured in the incident and were taken to the